§ 2941. Policy and purpose
§ 2941. Policy and purpose It is the policy of the State to ensure equal educational opportunities for all children in Vermont. This means that children with disabilities are entitled to receive a free appropriate public education. The purpose of this chapter is to enable the Agency to ensure the provision of special education services […]
§ 2942. Definitions
§ 2942. Definitions As used in this chapter (1) “Child with a disability” means any child in Vermont eligible under State rules to receive special education. (2) “Special education” means, to the extent required by federal law, specially designed instruction, at no cost to parents or guardian, to meet the unique educational needs of a […]
§ 2943. Secretary of Education for children with disabilities; powers
§ 2943. Secretary of Education for children with disabilities; powers The Secretary of Education, by virtue of the office, shall be Secretary of Education for children with disabilities and shall superintend all matters relating to the essential early education and special education of children with disabilities. In addition, the Secretary, in coordination with the Department […]
§ 2944. Special education
§ 2944. Special education (a)-(c) [Repealed.] (d) The Secretary with the advice of the State Board may make grants for programs and may make grants, subject to conditions the Secretary shall establish, to persons whom he or she finds qualified for either part-time or full-time study in programs designed to qualify them as special education […]
§ 2945. State Advisory Panel on Special Education
§ 2945. State Advisory Panel on Special Education (a) The State Advisory Panel on Special Education (Panel) is created to provide guidance with respect to special education and related services for children with disabilities in the State. Members of the Panel shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice of the Secretary of Education. […]